Ey Kw’esé e’mí, Pélolhxw, Ts’elxwéyeqw, qas te Sémá:th, mestíyeqw te xáxa témexw, ewólem qas syóys.

It is good that you are here, we are honoured to work, play and learn on the sacred, unceded territory of the Pil’alt, Ts’elxwéyeqw (Chilliwack), and Sémá:th (Sumas) peoples.

McCammon Elementary is located in the heart of the Stó:lō territory. On traditional, ancestral Pil’alt territory, surrounded by the Ts’elxwéyeqw (Chilliwack), and Sémá:th (Sumas) peoples who refer to this land as S’ólh Téméxw (our world). It is a place where the fresh waters meet and flow into the Híkw Stó:lō (Fraser River). 

The word Chilliwack is derived from the Halq’eméylem word Ts’elxwéyeqw which means paddling upriver, as far as you can go by canoe. 

Our Purpose Statement

Honouring, Shaping, and Inspiring our Past, Present and Future. 

We value the histories, cultures and contributions of all who came before us. Together, we support every learner's journey by building connected, caring communities. We empower curious, courageous, and commpassionate learners who have the knowledge and skills to contribute to the changing world. 

We are committed to Truth and Reconciliation, lifelong learning, and shared responsibility for the future. 

Our Vision

Syós:ys lets'e th'ále, lets'emó:t

One heart, one mind, working together for a common purpose.